.... I’ve always had problems with my wrists getting sore and my hands going numb. I’ve played around with handlebar and brake hood position to no avail.
Hmm...I find that very interesting. I, too, have a lot of problems with numbness of the hands. I've done a lot of things which have made the problem manageable, but it is still with me to some extent. I had never considered aerobars for the problem.
I see many people on my favorite MUP using aerobars, so I know they are popular. When I see people using them, I just figure they are training for time trials.